POTSDAM: Volunteer Transportation Center Inc. (VTC) hosting first North Country Mac & Cheese Cook-Off, Clarkson University’s Cheel Arena, 8 Clarkson Ave; held as a fundraiser for the services provided by the Volunteer Transportation Center for the people of St. Lawrence County; begins at 10:30 a.m. and feature judging of entries, which will conclude at 2 p.m.; awards presented at 2:30 p.m. prior to the start of the women’s hockey team home game at 3 p.m.; 15 teams will show off their culinary skills with their best recipes for macaroni and cheese; each entry is judged by a panel of local judges and the winner takes home top bragging rights along with cash prizes; $50 registration team fee, www.VolunteerTransportationCenter.org, 315-714-2034, [email protected], 315-755-2918, [email protected].

Beer, wine, gourmet

MASSENA: A charity event with gourmet food, sampling of craft beers, both local and national, and wines from all over the world; 4-8 p.m.; Massena Elks Lodge, 20 Bowers St.; hosted by Massena Rotary to benefit local food pantries over the holiday season; $25.